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Agorá Bar
(
www.agorahostel.com
; Piazza Curró 6; 6pm-late)
This atmospheric bar occupies a neon-lit cave
18m below ground, complete with its own subterranean river. The Romans used it as a
spa; nowadays a cosmopolitan crowd lingers over late-night drinks.
BAR
Energie Cafe
(Via Monte Sant'Agata 10; noon-late)
A favourite with Catania's stylish
aperitivo
crowd, this
slick urban bar has kaleidoscopic 70s-inspired decor, streetside seating and laid-back jazz-
infused tunes. On Sunday afternoons, its mellow 'Fashion Aperitif' happy hour features a
rich buffet and live DJ set.
BAR, CAFE
Entertainment
Pick up a copy of
Lapis,
a free bi-weekly program of music, theatre and art available
throughout the city, or check the website
www.lapisnet.it/catania
.
Teatro Massimo Bellini
( 095 730 61 11;
www.teatromassimobellini.it
; Via Perrotta 12; Nov-Jun)
Catania's premier theatre is
named after the city's most famous son, composer Vincenzo Bellini. Sporting the full red-
and-gilt look, it stages a year-round season of opera and an eight-month program of clas-
sical music from November to June. Tickets start around €13.
OPERA HOUSE
Zò
( 095 53 38 71;
www.zoculture.it
; Piazzale Asia 6)
In the waterfront Le Ciminiere complex, Zò is
dedicated to promoting contemporary art and performance. It hosts an eclectic programme
of events that ranges from club nights, concerts and film screenings to art exhibitions,
dance performances, installations and theatre workshops. Many events are free of charge.
CULTURAL CENTRE
CULTURAL CENTRE
La Lomax
( 095 286 28 12;
www.lalomax.it
; Via Fornai 44)
This multipurpose cultural centre hosts all sorts of
events - club nights, folk-music festivals, modern art exhibitions and more. It's near Cas-
tello Urbino, hidden on a small street off Via Plebiscito.
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